ATVs
Please see the links provided on our ATV Safety Page.
A special thanks to the kids at the W.B. Goodwin Community Center for suggesting the ATV Riding Tips produced by MotoSPORT.com!
Animals
Handling Farm Animals Safely by the Farm Safety Association of Canada
Animal Handling Safety Considerations by University of Missouri Extension
Dr. Temple Grandin's Web Page
Proper Handling Veterinary Drugs by CDC
Zoonoses in the bedroom – Animals Can Make You Sick by CDC
Child Safety Around Animals
by the University of Maine Extension
Chemical / Pesticide
Anhydrous Ammonia by University of Missouri Extension
Pesticide Storage by Oklahoma State Cooperative Extension
Pesticide Personal Protective Equipment by Oregon OSHA
Agricultural Pesticide Protective Equipment by Colorado State University Extension
Pesticide Safety Education Program by Clemson University Extension
Questions about Pesticide Exposure by the Extension Toxicology Network (ExToxNet)
A-Z Pesticide Factsheets by the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides
Protect Yourself from Pesticides/Protejase de los Pesticidas by Oregon OSHA
Electrical
Electrical Safety Tips & Articles by Safe Electricity.org (available in English and Spanish)
Agricultural Lockout / Tagout by Ohio State University Extension
Beware of Electrical Hazards by Michigan State University Extension
Ergonomics
Muscle, Bone, and Back Injuries by Kansas State University Extension
Low Back Pain in Agriculture by Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders for Children and Adolescents Working in Agriculture
Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Farm Workers
General Safety
Agricultural Extension, Farm Safety and Health Resources
Hand-Me-Down Hazards: The Dangers of Used Equipment by University of Florida Extension
Farm Fuel Safety by University of Main Extension
Lightning Safety by University of Main Extension
Home Yard Waste Chippers / Shredders by University of Minnesota Extension
The 3 "C's" of Hand Hygiene in a Contaminated Environment by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Grain Handling / Harvesting / Storage
Safe Grain and Silage Handling by CDC/NIOSH
Harvesting Safety by Farm Safety (Canada)
The Dangers of Flowing Grain by Purdue University Extension
Using Respirators for Agricultural Bioaerosols by the Quebec Occupational Health and Safety Research Institute (Canada)
Hearing Conservation
Noise on the Farm Can Cause Hearing Loss by Ohio State University Extension
Protect Your Hearing by Purdue University Extension
Noise Exposure and Agriculture by Oklahoma State University Extension
Heat and Cold Illness, Skin Cancer
Heat Related Illness Prevention Training by CDC
Avoiding Heat and Sun-related Illness by American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
Training Module: Heat Stress by Ohio State University Extension
Cold Stress by CDC/NIOSH
Battling the Elements Safely by University of Maine Extension
Home / Family
Farming, Ranching: Health Hazard or Opportunity? by Colorado State University Extension
Colorado Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases by Colorado State University Extension
Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste by Clemson University Extension
Children
ATV Safety by 4-H
Be A Positive Role Model for Children by Farm Safety 4 Just Kids
Children and Safety on the Farm by PennState Extension
Cows, Critters and You by Ohio State University Extension
Fire Safety for Kids, produced by the Outdoor Cooking Depot
Is Your Child Protected from Injury on the Farm? by University of Minnesota Extension
Lawn Mower Safety by American Academy of Pediatrics
North American Guidelines for Children’s Agricultural Tasks
Riding the Lawn Mower by U.S. Consumer Safety Product Commission
Staying Safe Around the PTO by Farm Safety 4 Just Kids
Youth in Agriculture by OSHA
Machinery
Beware of Machine Hazards by Purdue University Cooperative Extension
Dangers of Agricultural Machinery by University of Maine Extension
ATV Safety for Farm Work, Recreation by Iowa State University Extension
Farm & Ranch ATV Safety by Montana State University Extension & HICAHS
Forklift Precautions by Farm Safety (Canada)
Hydraulic Systems Safety by Colorado State University Extension
Skid Steer Loader Safety by CDC/NIOSH
Lawn Mower Safety by University of Arkansas Extension
Power-Take-Off (PTO) Safety by the National Safety Council
General Tractor Safety, (pdf) by Colorado State University
Cost-Effective ROPS (CROPS) by CDC/NIOSH
Ten Commandments of Tractor Safety by Utah State University Extension
Safer Tractor Operations for Home and Acreage Owners by University of Florida Extension
Safe Operation of Compact Tractors by Virginia State University Extension
Safe Tractor Operation by University of Missouri Extension
Reduce Farm Accident Risks on Roads by Iowa State University Extension
Welding Safely on the Farm by University of Maine Extension
Farm Ponds / Water / Wells
Farm Pond Safety by Ohio State University Extension
Canal Safety
Respiratory Health
Respiratory Protection Guide by Oregon OSHA